Combat Related PTSD Jennifer Watkins Soc 203 Professor Rollings September 24, 2010 Combat Related PTSD: Real or Imagined Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is an anxiety disorder that can develop after a traumatic experience, for example, a rape, natural disaster, violent crime, or war. People with PTSD can have flashbacks of the traumatic event, nightmares, difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep, hyper vigilance, and an aggravated startle response. Depression is one of the main byproducts of PTSD. There is no definitive treatment, nor is there a cure for PTSD, though there are a variety of therapies that can help relieve symptoms. There are theories that PTSD can be cured or that it is not a true psychological disorder; I plan
It is also part of the National Institutes of Health which is a component of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. This site addresses many aspects of PTSD; signs, symptoms, clinical trials, statistics, suicide prevention etc. This site is used to inform the public in general what Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder is as well as how to cope with PTSD or people with PTSD. This site differs from my periodicals, journals, articles etc. as it gives an unbiased view as to what PTSD, it gives me an outside perspective as well as unbiased information such as statistics.
Personality Disorders Discuss the problems related with identifying and diagnosing Borderline Personality Disorder Introduction The term “borderline” means in-between things. Originally, this term was used when the clinician was unsure of the correct personality disorder diagnosis, because the patient manifested a mixture of neurotic and psychotic symptoms. Today there is a hopeful prognosis, but there are still a lot of questions to be answered and things to be learned about Borderline Personality Disorder. What is Borderline Personality Disorder? Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a serious psychiatric disorder that is difficult to treat, because of poor patient response and because of the trouble caused to the therapist and the treatment team.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: a Modern Epidemic Pamela Browne HUMS 102-00G 03/15/12 Ivy Tech Community College Abstract Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) has been a plague to the human race since the beginning of time. Yet, it is a relatively new concept that encompasses many older labels placed on people who suffered from incapacitating symptoms after exposure to trauma. In my research, I have identified the diagnostic criteria as set forth by the American Psychiatric Association and physical and emotional symptoms. I also look at who in the population is considered at risk for possibly developing PTSD in the future and surprising statistical information on those with PSTD; describe different types of psychological treatments
Abnormal Psychology Barbara Geyer-Soliz Understanding Abnormal Behavior Vicki Koenig, PhD June 30, 2013 Both Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Acute Stress disorders (ASD) are anxiety disorders that emanate from a specific reaction after an individual has been exposed to a stressor or extreme traumatic events. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is the development of characteristic symptoms that occur following direct or indirect exposure to a traumatic or terrifying event in which physical harm was threatened, witnessed, or actually experienced (Insel, Roth, 2008a). PTSD also can occur after the unexpected or violent death of a family member or close friend, or following serious harm or threat of death or injury to a loved
In “Notes” he explains that “by telling stories, you objectify your own experience. You separate it from yourself. You pin down certain truths. You make up others. You start sometimes with an incident that truly happened, like the night in the shit field, and you carry it forward by inventing incidents that did not in fact occur but that nonetheless help to clarify and explain” (158).
From reading this article, it seems as if Body Dysmorphic Disorder has a lot to do with how the mind sees the body; how the mind tricks the person into believing that something is wrong with their appearance. The most convincing points the author made in this article would be stating that Body Dysmorphic Disorder more than likely is associated with varies mental disorders such as depression, social phobias, obsessive-compulsive disorder, etc. I found this point fairly convincing because when you think about it all the mental disorders he mentioned would play some kind of role in Body Dysmorphic Disorder. For example, some victims of Body Dysmorphic Disorder are afraid to go in public because of how people see them. However, the person could have already had a fear of being around people and the fact that they found a flaw that they believe is very horrific could have added another reason to stay at
Understanding Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder PSY 4480 September 17, 2011 Abstract This literature review examined the classifications of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) symptom severity above and beyond other factors previously found to be associated with this disorder symptoms. The literature review will show evidence and therefore; include the diagnosis, symptoms, characteristics and treatment about this disorder. This literature review will include identified risk factors for PTSD. Understanding Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Disorder Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), once called shell shock or battle fatigue syndrome, is a severe condition that can advance after a person has experienced or witnessed a shocking
a. There is a mistaken assumption that anyone experiencing a traumatic event will have PTSD. This is far from true. Studies vary, but confirm that only a fraction of those facing trauma will develop PTSD (Elliott 1997, Kulka et al 1990, Breslau et al 1991). b. a history of PTSD when it came to experiencing problems with alcohol abuse or dependence.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is an anxiety disorder that you can get after being involved in or seeing an event, such as war or a bad accident. It is also known as PTSD. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder can make you feel stressed and afraid after the event has already occurred. Although a wealth of articles and essay exist regarding Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, much of the information goes into great depth about PTSD on an individuals well being. According to articles by the Douglas Bremner, "Behavior: The Invisible Epidemic - Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Memory and the Brain” and Andrea Pheil, “Post Traumatic Stress Disorder: Facts and Treatment,” Post Traumatic Stress Disorder can occur in children